Darynda Jones: Snarky Sayings and Grim (Reaper) Secrets

Darynda Jones is giving one reader who leaves a comment below, here or at KissAndThrill.com, an ARC — yes that’s right — an ADVANCE READER’s COPY of her book number 8!

Eighth Grave After Dark isn’t out until May, and though you might have to wait a bit to get the ARC, you’ll be in the know with reviewers across the country who get the book months in advance! So leave us your best bit of snark, or tell us why you love Darynda, or why you want to read her book, and we’ll let you know who won next week.

And don’t forget to click on the View Original link at the bottom of this post to see the VIDEO interview with Darynda!

UPDATE: The contest is now closed. Congratulations to Nymerias, winner of Darynda Jone’s ARC for Eighth Grave After Dark. Please contact us within ten days to collect your prize.

Darynda Jones has a secret. On paper, her alter ego Charley Davidson is snarky, sex-mad, able to kick paranormal foes in their paranormal behinds. In real life, Darynda is probably one of the sweetest people you’ve ever met. She has a humble, self-deprecating humor, she’ll tell you all her writing secrets as if they don’t amount to much, and she’s more likely to talk about her kids than her books.

Is it no wonder I love this gal?

Here are some things you might not know about her:

*Awards: Darynda has won 11 awards, including the Daphne du Maurier, the RITA, the Bookie Award (three times!), 2 HOLT Medallions, the Golden Heart, the GOTCHA, The PASIC, and the Rebeca (LERA).

*Genre: Darynda has written in a ton of genres, even though they’re not all published, including historical!

*Education: She’s a Summa cum Laude graduate and has a BA in Sign Language…

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About Diana Belchase

I am an author, who won the Golden Heart for my suspense novel Spy in the Mirror and was a Golden Heart finalist, once again, for my second novel, Spy in the Harem. I am also a triple Daphne Du Maurier Award for Mystery and Suspense Finalist for three other books. Please follow me at my website: DianaBelchase.com, or friend/follow me on facebook and twitter. I blog on KissandThrill.com.
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By the way, I had trouble adding this to the post so I’ll announce it here. The winner of Angi Morgan’s book, The Cattleman, on KissAndThrill.com, is KimK! Please contact us within ten days, Kim, to collect your prize.

I have been a huge fan ever since First Grave. I work in a library and am all the time telling people who ask for a recommendation on a book about Darynda Jones. OK so now that I’m done brown nosing. I would love an ARC, just to rub it in my coworkers face that I’ve read it before her (to much?) 😉 j/k (not really).

I love this series. I have read all the books, some more then once. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I have been faithful about written good reviews about all the books on goodreads website.

I love Darynda Jones! The world of Charley Davidson is a hot mess. That girl has so much going on most days she doesn’t know which end is up. And with no caffeine her brain is moving slower than ever. Thankfully with Cookie and Reyes she keeps her head above water most days. I love these characters so much and love that Darynda had shared them with us. Any book that can make you laugh out loud, cry, be angry, and fall in love is the perfect book! And that is what Darynda gives us!

With each book release I get so excited! I so very love this series! Charley is so witty, and fits so well in herown skin (even though she second guesses that often); I love reading all about her. I can’t wait to read what comes next!

Wow. Thank youfor the chance! Definitely want to have it. Reyes and Charley are the best team ever! On anything! And I can’t still get over 7th grave and no body. It still leave my heart broke to bits. Charley Davidson series is the best! 🙂

Perhaps witlessness would be more appropriate…but I am witty enough to fully appreciate the chapter headings and bon mot scattered throughout these terrific stories….maybe Eighth, which I ordered on 12/9/14, will tell us about Mr. Wong.

Well all I can say is ever since I’ve started with the first book from this series people look at me like I’m cuckoo because I’m in a serious mood and then all of a sudden laughing my butt off then all of a sudden a little hot and bothered. So yeah who wouldn’t love Darynda Jones for her witty, seductive and mysterious series. What would we do without her she is simply an amazing Author.
Love you Darynda Jones

Nothing makes me happier than reading a book by Darynda! Her series was the first that propelled me into the PNR genre, and I’ve been hooked every since. I’ve told so many of my friends about Charley and Reyes and have gotten them all hooked as well.

But let’s be real here. Seriously, Darynda? How do you expect me to find a husband when the only perfect man that exists in this world is….fictional? My unrealistic expectations have skyrocketed thanks to you. *Sigh*

I am a huge Darynda Jones fan, not to mention Charley & Reyes stalkers, and an ARC would be an amazing birthday present & help me get through the horror of leaving my thirties behind just after V Day….

This is a completely new experience for me. I’ve always read contemporary romance and women’s fiction, but after seeing the interview, I decided it was time to broaden my horizons, and jump in with two feet. Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway.

This was tHe first paranormal serie for me and can’t stop of read until finish all. my best gift for my birthday was the Seventh grave sign by Darynda. Andbuy the Eigth grave months ago. Really love charley and o course Darynda. Thanks for her story. Love to much

I really need this ARC so I can rub it in my bestie’s face for a couple of months that I know what happens and she doesn’t. Maybe I’ll drop little hints, and when she asks questions, I’ll just tell her I can’t answer because I don’t want to ruin any surprises. Oh man, I seriously need this!

Darynda is an amazing author and I will always be forever grateful that she shared her world of Charlie, Cookie and Reyes with us. Whenever I turn a page in her life I grin as it reminds me of certain parts of my own life. For instance how my son is taking his own life in his hands if I don’t have my morning caffeine lol. The chemistry between Reyes and Charlie is hot hot hot and who wouldn’t want to have a best friend like Cookie. Their lives are full of twists and turns and colourful friends and family. Never knowing what will happen next. It would be a high point in my life if I was honoured with an advance copy but if not I still want to scream my gratitude that Darynda has shared her love and world of Charlie with us humble readers. Once again thank you so much.

The the Darynda Jones “Grave” series. Her snarky sayings before each chapter gets me laughing each and every time and I even repeat them to my husband who ends up laughing as well! (even though he won’t be caught dead reading them. )

I would sell my soul to Reyes (and like any other part of my body, if I’m being honest) to read the next book. Me and the last book had a fight when it finished, we made up but im more than ready to move on!

I think the name says it all really! I’ll cry myself to sleep every night until the release of the book without an ARC. You need to ask yourself… CAN YOU LIVE WITH THAT KNOWLEDGE?! No… no I don’t think you can.

Darynda Jones is an extremely talented author. Charley’s adventures are well worth the read to anyone who hasn’t started them. I recommend them. I would jump for joy if I am the lucky recipient of the arc.

I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win the ARC from Darynda Jones!! I have every single Charley Davidson/Grave Series book. The series is not only amazingly written but extremely addictive~ especially the characters. The way the books are written u feel as if u really know them. They’re all fantastic ~ ESPECIALLY REYES! YUMM! 💀

I dance and dance, can’t wait to read this book and I have to wait till may’15 ohh gosh. I have love this book (reyes, especially), why not, this book is the book you want to finish it because you will gonna miss all the characther and the story, and I defenitely don’t want it but I have too.. Now I’m fusing lol. Definitely the book that I will priority read beside all of other book (sorry) but that’s true 😀

Every detail she puts I to the series is why I love it. From the little sayings before the chapter to the way she writes the characters. You could pick it up never knowing there were previous and be fine but she doesn’t spend pages going back over details that those of us who know would be like ok get on with it. I love Charley’s world and I get immersed every new book there is. Right books in and I’m still not tired of it. Love her

Please pick me for the ARC copy of Darynda’s new novel Eighth Grave I’m a super fan! I have been waiting for this book since the day after Seventh Grave that’s when I finished reading it. Great Interview Diana.

Well I only just started book 4 (because I just got books 4-6 yesterday) however I only started book 1 about a week ago lol I’m loving this series and am busy writing reviews about them already. Would absolutely LOVE to get an arc copy of book 8!!

I truly enjoy reading about Charley and her world. She tickles me and I love her for it. I giggle ridiculously often and force my mother to listen to particularly favorite parts (especially the chapter quotes). Just thinking about reading the book smooths out my frown lines and brings a smile to my face. Thank you.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this series!!! I have told everyone about these books! My daughter reads the ‘Death and the Girl Next Door’ series! Just can’t get enough of Darynda! I lived in Clovis,NM and got to meet her once. I am totally a fan girl! Sweet lady!

I love Daryn da because her writing is always consistent. I know if she had a new book coming out, it will be well written and entertaining. I love the Charley series in particular because it is dark and full of snark.

Darynda Jones’s Charley Davidson Series is my one of my ALL time favorite Series! I love the snarkiness and the books just make me laugh and the characters are fun and SO endearing, its hard not to love them. Thank you for this chance to win! 🙂

I just found this series AFTER book 7 released. I quickly read them all and fell in love with the series. Typically long series repeat the same thing and seem to drag on. But not this one. It just keeps getting better and better! I can’t wait for book 8 and would love the chance to win an ARC.

Darynda writes my life (if I were skinny…… and like 30 years younger….. and hot…. and a grim reaper….. in love with the son of Satan……).

Sarcasm rules my life and my mouth…. I’ve tried to stop it, but there is just no filter… which mortifies most of my family and friends but amuses my husband (scored). He says he loves to be around me because neither one of us knows what I’m going to say next. Darynda makes me feel normal…. which might mean she needs a mental evaluation…. because she says exactly what I would say (almost always inappropriately) in her books. :)<3

Someone recommended the books via a book club I’m a part of. What I love about the series is Charley is her own person…as messed up as her life can get, she has the BEST best friend someone like her could use, she speaks her own language and doesn’t give a rat’s a$$ who doesn’t like it, and she always tries to do the right thing even when it all goes to hell faster than she let loose with one of her snarky comments.

I discovered this series last year in which I immediately glommed books 1 thru 6, then I was stuck like the rest of the world waiting for book 7 which I consumed in one sitting. If you’ve read book 7 then my immediate need for book 8 should be obvious.

I am absolutely in love with the Charley Davidson series. I’m going to go crazy until the next book comes out! These books have everything I enjoy in a book. A strong woman, a little mystery, great sense of humor and a hot guy, although from hell like most, this one has a sweet side! Waiting apatiently for the next one! (anyone get that, lol)

You can never go wrong with a Darynda Jones book. She has a way with words which make you compelled to read the entire book in one sitting. It doesn’t matter if you have use the bathroom, clean the house or feed the cat. You can’t get up till you’re done with the whole thing. Wish I could win this ARC – it’ll make my year! *fingers crossed*

Just finished 7th Grave, can’t wait on 8th Grave. I always tell friends & even strangers @ the book sore bout Darynda books. If family or friends want to barrow mine say “Are you crazy? Not mine.” Then i go buy them 1st Grave to get them started. Lol. Love the interview.

The reason I love the Charley Davidson series is the combination of snark and emotion. It keeps me laughing at the most smart ass things all the whole tugging at my heart strings. I know it’s a good series when I love the side characters as much as the main characters. And I love all the characters is this series! Getting an arc copy would be amazing!

OMG! Darynda is a wonderful an gorgeous woman, with a big big heart ! I’ve never doubt that. I really love that ARC because in my country don’t sell these amazing books. I just turn in love with Charley Davidson series, on the first chapter! Thanks Darynda for being a fantastic writer, you deserve the best in this world and even if I didn’t win this, I will waiting with emotion eighth grave after dark! Kisses from Venezuela xxx

I could say I love Charley but that would be a lie because I find her 2nd best to Reyes! I love him!!!! Alot! I mean I have some super major serious like for Charley and find her witty and fun but I would do her in to get to him!!! Just saying!

If only I had the courage to speak and act as freely as Charley! I’m nowhere near as snarky, but I do pull out some gems every now and then (especially when I’m road-raging, although I’ve had to become more creative with my name calling since ‘asshat’, ‘douchcanoe’, and ‘twatchi’ aren’t exactly child-appropriate for my little ones in the back seat. Sigh.). Oh well- keep ’em coming, Darynda, and I’ll keep reading ’em! Thank you!

I’m a snarky, bodacious, names-everything New Mexico girl who married a Brit, moved to a gray and rainy corner of Hogwarts, and has been in Albuquerque withdrawal ever since. Darynda is like a girlfriend from home, telling me all the best stories about all the almost-forgotten places, not to mention she finds all the best sassy t-shirts and she knows the *hottest* guys, seriously. 😉

I adore Charlie Davidson as a character. I’ve taken to naming my furniture too. Can’t wait for the eighth book to see what new craziness happens in her world. Will we ever find out about her mysterious monk roommate?? 😊

I started reading the charley davidson series 2 years ago because my sister handed me the first one and told me I wouldn’t regret it. I finished the book in one day and was so upset because I thought it was the only book I had no idea there was a series. So I did some googleing and I was instantly addicted. I tracked down every book most recently the 7th in audiable and was kinda upset with that version because the characters didn’t sound like they should to me so I went and bought the hardback too. When I found out that the eighth one wasn’t out yet I wasn’t completely sure what to do with myself and it would be amazing to get to resd the 8th book exclusively before anyone else. I love this series and the way they are written you feel like you’re right there with Charley watching this all happen before your eyes. I honestly hope this series never ends.

Oh how I adore Charley Davidson. She is exactly what I want to be when I grow up, personality wise- I have no illusions that I could be a grim reaper. Although at 33, that whole growing up thing is anybody’s guess. So I will endeavor to read about all of her shenanigans instead. An ARC of book 8- I would love it so much. I would love to post reviews as well!

I absolutely love this series and I would love to get my hands on an ARC of book 8!

Snark and sarcasm are staples around my house in fact, they’re probably more readily accessible around here than coffee is at Charley’s. My kids learned early on that when I said, “you go right ahead,” I wasn’t really giving them permission (especially to run through walls like Harry Potter- yes my daughter tried- twice).

My friend recommended this series to me and I am so glad she did! The humor, the wit, how Charley always gets into one pickle after another is awesome sauce! Reyes is a dream/sex boat from hell and so hot he makes a reader’s mouth water! ARC or no ARC, I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!

Truly I have never laughed at a book so hard in my life, but even more amazing is the fact that Darynda continues to keep up the comedic pace throughout the whole Charley Davidson series! By now my neighbors must groan every time I get my hands on her newest release due to my loud, incessant cackling!

I absolutely love the Charley Davidson series. They never fail to make me laugh or brighten my mood when I have had a rough time. I’ve reread the books several times and I probably will continue to reread the books throughout time.